We are now officially under three weeks to race day and  32 teams and 15 Ultra runners have registered. With the large influx of teams the past five days, to guarantee a shirt with the correct size, time is starting to run low.

The shirts, beanies and socks are here and being bagged for the teams. I will have the bags for the local teams at the Ho Ho Hustle on Saturday, Dec. 14 and again on Dec. 21 at the Egg Nog Jog.

*Late fees are now in effect.
* Team starting times will be placed here on Monday, Dec 23rd.
*Ultra starting times will be placed here on Monday, Dec. 23rd. 
* Everything is confirmed for a great post-race party at the Elks Lodge and will include beverages, live music, excellent food prepared by Billie Adams and college football on eight tv's in an adjacent room starting at 12:00. 

Good afternoon and the Thanksgiving holidays are upon us. I hope this will be a week with several extra runs so there will be more room for the turkey!!

Here are a couple of updates:
Race bling- all relay runners will get either a long sleeve race shirt or a neon yellow race beanie. The first 300 that designate shirts on the registration will get a shirt. If you have about 100 shirts already and want something different, place a B on the registration form where you list your shirt size. The first 350 to register will get a pair of race socks instead of the traditional race glass.
ULTRA RUNNERS- you will receive a long sleeve race shirt, a beanie and a 3rd Planet Growler for finishing. The growler replaces the traditional race mug. 

LATE REGISTRATION AND HOTEL ROOMS:
Late fees are included after December 3, 2019. 
The Island, by Hotel RL has race discounted rooms until December 1st, 2019.

We are a month away, so time to sign up and secure your shirt or beanie and race socks. 

First of all, thanks to all of our participants, volunteers and sponsors for a successful 2018 Round the bay Relay and Ultra. Here are a couple of quick updates:

1. Results can be found at www.nwftc.com Race Results. The results will be on here soon.
2. The Ultra standing have been sent to Bill Carr and Ultrasignup.com
3. We will be adding photos to the Gallery soon.
4. Please send any race thoughts, positive or constructive criticism to dennissamac@gmail.com. 
5. The tentative race date for 2019 is Saturday, December 28. Tuesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) is also a possibility but we prefer to have it on a Saturday. 
6. Thank you to Keith Kyker for creating and maintaining this website. By the clicks, we can see that we have many visitors to the site and we hope the information is helpful. 
7. Keep on running and check back around July for 2019 race information or email me if you have any questions. 

Packet pickup is located at The Island, Hotel by RL, which is the former Ramafa Inn. We are located in the right as soon as you enter the main entrance. 
Quick reminder: Hurricanes at the end of Leg #2 will not be open Saturday morning. 
Please check in with the race director by 6:15 Saturday morning. 

Three updates from the race course.
(1) The latest weather forecast is calling for temps in the 60's with high humidity but no rain!!
(2) Hurricanes at the end of Relay Leg #2 will NOT be open. We tried to make it happen so there would be bathrooms available at the Relay exchange, but it didn't work out. Once you pass Hurricanes and turn left (west) on Highway 20, there are three gas stations and several restaurants where you can stop. About three miles into Leg #3, there will be a Panera Bread on the right and a half mile later a Dunkin Donut on the right.
(3) Ultra runners- Dr. Ewing doesn't think he will be able to man his aid station at the end of Relay leg 3 (mile 22).